Deputies collect 200 lbs of pills to feed new incinerator

Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:04 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:04 p.m.

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office collected 204.5 pounds of pills in two-and-a-half hours Saturday at an Operation Medicine Drop, held to christen its new state-of-the-art medical waste incinerator.

The department has established its first permanent collection box for unused medications inside its lobby at 100 N. Grove St., Hendersonville. The collection box is open for free access to the public Monday-Friday from 8-5 p.m.

Saturday's collection was incinerated Monday. Two days later, the staff estimated that the box held 25 more pounds of pills ready for disposal.

Major Frank Stout of the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said that 204.5 pounds was a "very successful" collection for one location.

<p>The Henderson County Sheriff's Office collected 204.5 pounds of pills in two-and-a-half hours Saturday at an Operation Medicine Drop, held to christen its new state-of-the-art medical waste incinerator.</p><p>The department has established its first permanent collection box for unused medications inside its lobby at 100 N. Grove St., Hendersonville. The collection box is open for free access to the public Monday-Friday from 8-5 p.m.</p><p>Saturday's collection was incinerated Monday. Two days later, the staff estimated that the box held 25 more pounds of pills ready for disposal. </p><p>Major Frank Stout of the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said that 204.5 pounds was a "very successful" collection for one location.</p>